Barnwell County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,800
Per Capita Income
$26,141
Poverty Rate
28.5%
SNAP Recipients
26.4%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K33.7%
$25K–$50K21.0%
$50K–$75K12.6%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K13.6%
$150K–$200K2.9%
$200K+3.7%
The median household income in Barnwell County, SC is $41,800 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,141. 28.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).